A new piece for SATB/piano by Melinda Bargreen

Style: the blues

Written as a tribute to New Orleans

All proceeds from sales of the piece will go to the Katrina Hurricane fund.

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Big Easy on My Mind

Melinda Bargreen (music and lyrics)

The blues come alive in this piece which was written as a tribute to the special heritage of New Orleans.

All proceeds from the sale of the piece will go to the Katrina Hurricane Fund.

SATB - piano

SBMP 623 - $1.65

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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The University of Delaware Chorale, Paul D. Head, conductor

A huge thank you to Paul and his fine choir for quickly providing us with this awesome recording.

 

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I've got the Big Easy on my mind,

Can't seem to leave New Orleans behind.

I want to grab a beignet

And a cafe au lait,

Kick back and watch the river unwind.

I want to sing the blues with my kin,

And feel that hot, wet air on my skin,

Talk that soft, smooth talk

Walk that hip-swaying walk,

Let the warm delta welcome seep in.

When the city falls on hard times,

That's when I most want to be there.

That proud old gal may be down and out,

But to me she's the fairest of the fair.

I've got the Big Easy in my soul,

I want to let those good times roll,

Hear me some jazz,

Like no one else has,

It makes my spirit feel whole:

New Orleans on my mind.

 

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